Five for your planner: Tuesday, April 16

April 15, 2013

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1. Books for sale

American Association of University Women used book sale. Special features include a live auction of special finds and collectible books 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18; authors will display and sign their books Friday, April 19. Sale hours 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, books will be discounted. The Arc of Washington County, 1000 Florida Ave., Hagerstown. Proceeds will provide scholarships for local students and help fund Washington County Free Library for educational programs. Call 301-733-2007.

2. Life is a 'Cabaret'

Robinwood Players will perform the musical "Cabaret." 8 p.m. Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21. Hagerstown Community College's Kepler Theater, off Robinwood Drive, east of Hagerstown. $10; free for HCC students, staff and faculty. Tickets available at HCC Bookstore or by calling 240-500-2271. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Email ajfoley@hagerstowncc.edu.

3. Works of art

An artists reception for "Beasts and Beasts," an exhibit of contemporary paintings by Sarah Loy, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts, will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at The Bridge Gallery, 8566 Shepherdstown Pike, Shepherdstown, W.Va. Go to sarahloy.sqsp.com.

4. Live from Hancock

"An Evening in Hancock" at 6 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Park-N-Dine Restaurant, 189 E. Main St., Hancock. Dinner, music and conversation. Proceeds will help provide future programs at Hancock Performing Arts Center and equipment for the center. $30. Tickets at Hancock Town Hall, 126 W. High St., Hancock, or by calling 301-678-5622. For information, call 301-678-5719.

5. True-life CIA action film

Smithsburg Library will show "Argo" (R) at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Smithsburg Library, 66 W. Water St., Smithsburg. When militants seize control of the U.S. embassy in Tehran during the height of the Iranian Revolution, CIA agent Tony Mendez devises a plan to rescue a group of American diplomats. Inspired by actual events. Call 301-824-7722 to reserve a seat.